Medal of Honor

US Army Staff Sergeant Ty M.Carter stands as President Barack Obama and others clap after being presented with the Medal of Honor during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House.

US Army Staff Sergeant Ty M.Carter stands as President Barack Obama and others clap after being presented with the Medal of Honor during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House. (BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / AFP/Getty Images)

US Army Staff Sergeant Ty M.Carter stands as President Barack Obama and others clap after being presented with the Medal of Honor during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House.